| The holidays are right around the corner and soon | | | | pose a safety hazard to small children. |
| we will be thinking of gifts for our loved ones. Do | | | | Before making your toy purchase and even |
| you have a toddler on your shopping list? You will | | | | periodically afterwards, it is a good idea to check the |
| want to make sure the toys you buy are safe. | | | | recall list from the US Consumer Product Safety |
| Always check that you are buying toys that fit the | | | | Commission to make sure the toy has not been |
| age and skill level of your child. A three year old can | | | | recalled because it potentially poses a serious hazard |
| be frustrated to no end by a toy that is meant for a | | | | to your child. Their website is or you can call them at |
| five year old. Not only that, but toys with small parts | | | | (800) 638-2772. |
| can be dangerous, even deadly. Small children | | | | You will probably be surprised at the number of toys |
| automatically put things in their mouths so small parts | | | | on the list, many by well known manufacturers. |
| from toys will probably end up there where the child | | | | Below are a few that have been recalled: |
| can swallow or choke on them. | | | | Little People Animal Sounds Farm by Fisher-Price. An |
| Small kids love stuffed animals and toys and they are | | | | incident was reported where a small child inhaled the |
| given plenty of them as gifts, but even these toys | | | | screws from the stall doors. Emergency surgery was |
| need to be checked for quality construction. Make | | | | performed to remove the screw from his lungs. |
| sure they eyes, nose, and other small features are | | | | Walt Disneys Woody Dolls. Woody Dolls that were |
| on tight so the child cant bite them off as they chew | | | | distributed by Walt Disney Parks and Resorts also |
| on the toy. It is best to get stuffed toys that have | | | | have been recalled. It was determined the dolls |
| the eyes and nose embroidered on so you dont | | | | buttons could easily detach and pose a choking |
| have to worry about buttons or plastic parts coming | | | | hazard for small children. |
| off. | | | | Battat Drumsticks |
| Avoid sharp edges. Imagine your child running with | | | | Drumsticks sold with toy drum sets by Battat |
| the toy and what would happen if he fell on it. Plus | | | | Incorporated. The end of the drumstick breaks off |
| sharp edges can damage the mouths and face. | | | | easily and the opposite end can loosen and detach |
| Save electric toys for when the kids are over eight | | | | therefore this toy was recalled since it poses a |
| years old. They are just not safe for toddlers. Dont | | | | choking hazard for small kids. |
| be tempted by something that looks neat or is on | | | | Watch for those twisty ties that keep toys secure in |
| sale. Any toy that has an electrical heating or lighting | | | | their packages. They may keep them looking nice in |
| element is unsafe and hazardous when left with a | | | | the store but are a hazard as they are taken off the |
| child unsupervised. | | | | toy. They often have a small plastic backing between |
| Be sure to read the labels on the toy before you | | | | the cardboard and the tie. Even if your toddlers toys |
| buy. The recommended ages and safety guidelines | | | | dont have these, an older sibling might receive a toy |
| are listed and should be adhered to. | | | | with them. They need to be properly discarded to |
| As soon as your toddler unwraps his toy, throw | | | | avoid any danger to a younger child. |
| away the plastic wrapping. Plastic is not safe around | | | | If you have a beloved tot on your shopping list, keep |
| kids as it poses a suffocation hazard. Keep a watch | | | | in mind the safety considerations above so your child |
| out for the twisty ties that keep toys in their | | | | will have a safe and happy holiday. |
| packages. Immediately throw them away as they | | | | |